Boston Celtics: Top 5 greatest one-season wonders in team history
By Steve Zavala
Boston Celtics (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)
A look back at the greatest Boston Celtics in their 74-year franchise history that only ended up playing one season with the team.
The Boston Celtics have had a total of 475 talents play for them in their 74-year history in the NBA. Some players like John Havlicek and Paul Pierce made the most of their lengthy time in Boston by setting team records and adding to the already stout trophy case. Players like these two along with others have their banner hanging high up in the TD Garden because of their grand efforts in making the team a perennial winner.
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But then there are other players who made an impact with the team but were not fortunate enough to play more seasons in Boston. Whether it was with their production in the regular season or prowess as a clutch talent in the playoffs, these talents played their role to the fullest in their very short tenure with the Celtics.
These five players embodied just that. They each not only spent only a lone year in Boston but left behind an impact that most fans still remember today. While not every player in this list helped bring a championship to Boston, they had the knack to produce quality play and prove their worth for one of the premier franchises in all of sports.
Many players were considered, but here are the top five greatest one-season wonders in Boston Celtics franchise history.